The Process (21:12)

This week's guest: actor, John Rothman

Rothman currently co-stars in the critically acclaimed One Mississippi as Tig's stepfather, Bill. Season 1 is currently streaming on Amazon Prime with season 2 expected to be available later this year.

Rothman talks about being a character actor

What it's like having a studio president for a little brother (Tom Rothman)

How John's first job out of college at Hotel Chelsea that had him dealing with Sid & Nancy

Sigourney Weaver convinced him to take the librarian part in Ghostbusters after playing one of the leads in Woody Allen'sStardust Memories

Auditioning, landing, and working with on One Mississippiwith Tig Notaro and the show's executive producer, Louie C.K.

Starring in a student short that played at Sundance, New Media (watch it below)

9. The Deuce (HBO) The creator of The Wire and Treme returns with a drama set in NY City in the 70s and the backdrop is the sex industry with James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal and the Karate Kid himself Ralph Machio.10. I’m Dying Up here (Showtime) Should probably be higher. LA Stand-up comedy scene in the 1970s. Melissa Leo lead this ensemble. Jim Carrey is an executive producer.

11. Feud (FX) Ryan Murphy is back to glam up the legendary rivlavary between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis on the set of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" Jessica Lange as Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Davis.12. Game of Thrones (HBO) only a rumored 16 episodes over two seasons remain to finish this epic series.13. The Americans (FX) each season tops the last delivering high wire act after high wire act.14. Legion (FX)

16. The Young Pope (HBO) Yep, it’s crazy… I’ve seen the pilot and it definitely didn’t disappoint, it just feels like a bit of work to get this series rolling. Jude Law is outrageously devious as the American Pope.

21. Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All Access) I’m not a trekkie, but I’m excited to see what Bryan Fuller does and what it could do for the CBS subscription service that needs some good original content to get people to pay $6 bucks a month.

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24. Crashing (HBO) Judd Apatow sets a comedy in the standup world with actual comic Pete Holmes. He’s forced to couch surfing in the homes of other comics after his wife leaves him. Premieres February 19th.

25. Dear White People (Netflix) The indie film darling gets made into a series.

28. Alias Grace (Netflix) Revolves around a 19th century maid who is improsoned for the murder of her employer… it’s more about the bloodlines behind the show. Directed by American Psycho’s Mary Harron.29. Powerless (NBC)DC Comics first comedy… intrigued